The Macrame-Inspired Crochet Plant Hanger Pattern by BrennaAnnHandmade

Hi everyone, Brenna from BrennaAnnHandmade here with the 1st FREE DIY tutorial of summer in collaboration with HobiumYarns – a super fun, macrame-inspired crochet plant hanger pattern! Are you ready to get started? 😉 Great! Let’s go! 😉

*pattern as written will fit a small sized, indoor pot + plant*

To view the video tutorial, visit my YouTube channel HERE or continue below for the full FREE written pattern:

Materials Needed:

1 skein of Kartopu Macrame yarn (will make 2 plant hangers)

A 5mm crochet hook

A pair of scissors

A 1.5″ – 2″ keychain ring

 

Abbreviations:

ch = chain

st = stitch

sl st = slip stitch

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

trc = triple crochet

 

Directions:

Round 1: Ch 3, and put 7 hdc in the 1st ch created.

Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2 (always counts as 1st hdc throughout the entire pattern) to join round. (8 hdc total)

Round 2: Ch 2, and put 1 hdc in the same st you just ch 2 from. *Put 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2 to join round.

Round 3: Ch 2, and put 1 hdc in the same st you just ch 2 from. *Put 1 hdc in the next st, then 2 hdc in the next st after that. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2 to join round.

Round 4: Ch 2, and put 1 hdc in the same st you just ch 2 from. *Put 1 hdc in the next 2 st, then 2 hdc in the next st after those. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2 to join round.

Round 5: Ch 2, and put 1 hdc in the same st you just ch 2 from. *Put 1 hdc in the next 3 st, then 2 hdc in the next st after those. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2 to join round.

Round 6: Ch 2, and put 1 hdc in the same st you just ch 2 from. *Put 1 hdc in the next 4 st, then 2 hdc in the next st after those. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2 to join round.

Round 7: Ch 2, and put 1 sc in the back loop of the next st and each st around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2 to join round.

Round 8: Ch 4, skip 1 st, and put 1 trc in the next st. *Ch 1, skip 1 st, and put 1 trc in the next st. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the 3rd ch (of the beginning ch 4) to join round.

Round 9: Ch 2, and put 1 sc in each st around as shown. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2 to join round.

Rounds 10-13: Repeat rounds 8-9, alternating.

To Attach Keychain Ring:

Step 1: ch 75

Step 2: Next, attach the project to the keychain ring as shown, by essentially creating a sc around the ring. Then, ch 1.

Step 3: Now, sl st all of the ch that you just created, back down to the base of the project. When you reach the bottom, put 1 sl st into the st that you originally started chaining from as well.

Step 4: Sl st the next 16 stitches.

Now repeat steps 1-4, two more times. Then cut yarn and weave in all ends.

Place your small plant & pot into your new handmade hanger, and tie a knot about 6 inches down from the keychain as shown for a little extra added detail.

Ta da! You’re all finished, enjoy! 😉

Brenna Ann is the designer and maker behind BrennaAnnHandmade. She crochets & knits cozy pieces of knitwear and accessories at her handmade shop on Etsy. She also has a blog, YouTube channel, and shares daily behind-the-scenes photos of her handmade work on Instagram @BrennaAnnHandmade.